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Vol. 15 No. 5 Sept.— Oct. 2016
Helping Hands Outreach • 101 Plymouth St • PO Box 293 • Holdingford MN 56340
Helping Hands Annual Review
Helping Hands Outreach is a volunteer-driven and supported organization. We
are not a social service agency with staff doing all the helping. Most of our
services are neighbors helping neighbors.
Our three program areas and percentage of our budget are: direct services
(37%), health and education (21%) and caregiver services (31%). The
remaining 11% supports administrative and fundraising.
Our fiscal year ends June 30th each year. Here is a review of our 2015-16
accomplishments:
Direct services includes transportation, homemaking, chore services, healthy visits,
exercise programs, monthly and weekly lunch programs, outings and our foot clinic. In our
last fiscal year we provided 3,416 hours of direct service to more than 200 persons.
Health and Education programs includes our various classes such as Living well with
Chronic Diseases and Matter of Balance, our individual wellness visits, health fairs and Tai Ji
Exercise Classes. In our last fiscal year we provided 1,066 hours of services to 207 persons.
Caregiver Support programs includes individual meetings with family caregivers, in-home
respite and Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes. In our last fiscal year we provided 285
hours of service to 43 persons.
Our total expenditures for last year were $171,000. We served a total of 227 persons with
over 4,028 hours of service. That’s about $63 per month to help local residents remain
comfortable and safe in their home and community.
Our two primary sources of funding are individuals, businesses and foundations (48%) and
federal and state programs (51%).
In reality it is our communities that own Helping Hands. We exist to benefit the communi-
ties we serve. With the addition of our new community center/adult day center building,
opening this fall, we are taking another step in accomplishing this.
In our 16 year history Helping Hands Outreach has grown to become a well-known and
respected provider of home and community based services. We are making a difference.
A complete annual report is available to anyone by contacting Helping Hands Outreach at 320-746-9960.
Frank Haynes Executive Director
Helping Hands Outreach Page 2
Our Office Phone 320-746-9960 Our Office Fax 320-746-8132
Senior Food Program If you are over the age of 60 and could use a lit-
tle extra food each month the Nutrition Assis-
tance Program for Seniors (NAPS) might be
able to help you. To qualify you must be:
• Minnesota resident over age 60.
• Responsible for your own meals (not living in a facility that provides meals).
• Able to meet low income requirements (call Helping Hands for details).
We can help you get started with the application and discuss pick-up/delivery options. Call us for details, 746-9960.
Helping Hands among
“Most Trustworthy”
Helping Hands Outreach is once again
being recognized for meeting the stand-
ards required to be recognized as a Most
Trustworthy Nonprofit by the Charities
Review Council.
To receive this recognition Helping Hands
must meet 25 accountability standards in
four critical areas of governance, finance,
fundraising and public disclosure.
Recipe for health living: free gift with mini
cog screening
To check the health of your heart you have your blood pressure
checked. To check the health of your brain you have a mini-cog
screening. Helping Hands Outreach is now offering free mini-cog
screening to everyone over age 60. For a limited time, everyone
who takes the mini-cog from Helping Hands will receive their choice of either a free Senior
Perspective Cookbook ($4 value) or a $3 gift certificate good at restaurants in Holdingford
and St. Stephen.
Mini Cog Screenings are available at our health fair on October 5th in Holdingford and by
appointment in either Holdingford or St. Stephen. Call us at 746-9960 to schedule a time.
Adult Day Center Update Construction continues on the new community center which will be the home for the Help-
ing Hands Adult Day Center. The Center is designed to be a social center for older adults
who need supervision. Registration applications are now being taken. Call us for details on hours, activities and fees. Fees are often covered by insurance, elderly waiver, insurance
and veteran’s benefits. Private pay clients are also accepted.
Helping Hands Outreach Page 3
Check us out online at: www.holdingfordhelpinghands.org and Facebook page, Holdingford Helping Hands.
Thanks to Otto Bremer Trust
Helping Hands Outreach thanks the Otto
Bremer Trust for their support of our older
adult programming in 2016.
The Otto Bremer Trust assists people in
achieving full economic, civic and social
participation in and for the betterment of
their community.
A salute to…….
Rich Koehn
You might find Rich in the
Legion kitchen cooking for our
monthly Lunch & Learn or
heading to Sartell to pick up bread dona-
tions from Coborn’s Food. Rich enjoys
volunteering and supporting Helping Hands.
We are very grateful for all that Rich does.
He helps make our lives more delicious in
many ways.
Health Fair
October 5th
The Helping Hands Health Fair will be
Wednesday, October 5th from 1:00—4:00
at the Holdingford Legion Club.
The Health Fair is your opportunity to visit
with a variety of health and life-style
professionals, learn about upcoming
Helping Hands programs and take health
screening tests to identify and/or prevent
future health issues.
This year’s entertainment is Nathan
Neuman from 1:30—3:30. Nathan will be performing a variety of old time music
using old time instruments.
Upcoming Events
Feet First Clinic: Holdingford City Center 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Lenore Daw-son, 320-249-7240 to arrange for a foot check-up. Exercise and Line Dancing every Wednesday: Holdingford City Center, 9:15-10:45 am You will love how Loretta Fischer makes this a fun class! Water aerobics/ Lap Swimming: Wednesday’s starting Sept. 7th 7:00 –8:00 pm, Holdingford High School, reduced fee for seniors. Life guard on duty. Call Community Edu-cation at 746-4465.
Walking Club: Mondays at 6:00 pm meet at the Wobegon Trailhead. Enjoy us for fun and exercise. Holdingford Lunch and Learn: Wednesday Sept. 7, 2-4 pm, Holdingford Legion; Bin-go, lunch. St. Stephen Lunch and Learn: Tuesday Sept. 20th, 1—3 pm, St. Stephen Church; Bin-go, lunch
Holdingford Lunch and Learn: Wednesday Oct. 5th, 1-4 pm, Holdingford Legion; Health Fair, lunch,
St. Stephen Lunch and Learn: Tuesday Oct. 18th, 1—3 pm, St. Stephen Church; lunch, Bingo.
Senior Lunch Program: Every Tuesday, Holdingford City Center, noon, $4 for a hot meal and great conversation. We play cards after lunch! New faces are always welcome.
Health Fair: Tuesday Oct. 5th, 1—4:00 p.m. Holdingford Legion Club, health information and screenings, entertainment and lunch (see related stories in this issue).
Helping Hands Outreach Page 4
Helping Hands Outreach • 101 Plymouth St • PO Box 293 • Holdingford MN 56340
This newsletter is supported in part by a Live Well at Home grant from the Department of Human Services (DHS), and grants from the Minnesota Board On Aging (MBOA) and Central Minnesota Council on Aging (CMCOA). Points of view
or opinions do not necessarily represent official DHS, MBOA or CMCOA policy.
Get your pillows cleaned
The Holdingford Lionesses are hosting
their annual pillow cleaning on Wednesday October 5th
from 2—6 p.m. at the
Holdingford City Center. All
types of pillows are accept-
ed for cleaning. Cost for cleaning
will vary depending on the size of the
pillow. For more information call Mary
Stalberger at 746-2637.
Thank you Shirley
Helping Hands Outreach is
grateful for the passion and expertise that Shirley
Willoughby has provided as
our Health and Wellness
Coordinator. We wish
Shirley the best as she
leaves to pursue other
interests. We are fortunate to have Shirley
and her family as members of the Holdingford
community.
Donations of Love
Helping Hands Outreach is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, your donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Thank You for Your Ongoing Support
Helping Hands Outreach Page 5
Dorann Abraham
Catholic Health Initiatives
Bernie & Helen Frie
Geraldine Fenlason
Rod Harren
Frank Haynes
Headly Hardware
Marvin Klimek
George & Cheryl Kuklok
Alfred Mrosla
Ron & Mary Ritter
Royalton Lions Club
Kathy Schueler
Idella Schneider
Ernie & Bernie Skwira
Stearns Electric
Lorrayne Traut
Ralph Vos
Marge & Bernard Wunderlich
Donations Made in Honor of Loved Ones
Norbert & Virginia Fiedler In memory of Mark & Walter Fiedler
Jerry & Elaine Omann in memory of Frank & Ludmella Omann and
Herman & Theresa Sobania
Jessica & Jerry Westbrock in memory of Claude Westbrock
RoseMary Jarnot in memory of Clarence & Susan Jarnot
Bob & Donna Pueringer in memory of Frank & Marie Pueringer
Judy Stahnke in memory of Millie
Ed Hartung in memory of Adeline Hartung
Rich & Diane Koehn in memory of Joshua Koehn
Tom & Nettie Trobec & Emily Gohman in memory of Betty Jean Trobec
Holdingford Daze Thanks
Thanks to everyone who made a donation of time or money to Helping Hands through our
Holdingford Daze activities. We had volunteers helping with Bingo, surrey rides, bake sale,
and raffle ticket sales.
Your support- the support of our local community, is critical for a few reasons. Not only
does it fund our programs, it demonstrates to state and federal government agencies and
private foundations that Helping Hands is making a difference because our community
backs us.
Helping Hands Outreach Page 6
Being Social Can Help Keep You Healthy
Babysitting your grandkids, going out for lunch or seeing a movie aren’t
just fun everyday activities they can help you be healthy.
Friends can help you deal with stress and act as a buffer to its effect, and
they can encourage you to take better care of yourself. Being engaged with
life and having a sense of enthusiasm can:
• Add years to your life
• Reduce the risk of stroke, coronary heart disease
• Boost your immune system (less likely to catch a cold)
• Delay memory loss or Alzheimer’s (brain stays sharper longer)
• Improve mood, fights off depression
• Foster better sleep
• Relieve pain
Here are some ways to be social and in turn fight off loneliness and isolation.
♦ Volunteer within your community
♦ Join a club or take a class (through community education, the library or Helping Hands)
♦ Have lunch at our Tuesday senior dining in Holdingford
♦ Get out of the house: attend church or join one of Helping Hands bus outings
♦ Visit family and friends (call Helping Hands if you would like to arrange friendly visits)
♦ Learn new technology so you can contact distant friends through email or social media
Staying active and social can enhance your life as you age. Keeping connections strong can give you a sense of belonging and keep you connected to the world around you. Sources Cited: "The Benefits Of Being Social As You Age | ASC Blog". ASC. N.p., 2014. Web. 5 Aug. 2016. Horstman, Judith. The Scien-
tific American Healthy Aging Brain. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2012. Print.
Shirley Willoughby Health & Wellness
Coordinator
Helping Hands Outreach • 101 Plymouth St • PO Box 293 • Holdingford MN 56340
Reducing Stress as a Caregiver
If a good portion of your time during the day, or night, is spent caring for a
loved one, it is very likely that you feel stressed part or most of the time. In a
recent article featured in the July 25th Senior Newswire online publication, an article titled ‘Ways Caregivers Can Reduce Stress and Get More Free Time.’
Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Well, it is definitely possible for you!
For the caregivers I meet it seems that time to themselves is the main thing
they all would like more of. The article suggests the best way for caregivers
to achieve this goal, is to ask for help. Now, I know that in Central Minnesota, we can be
very proud and unwilling to admit that we would like help. However, sharing caregiving du-
ties is a concrete way to reduce stress. For instance, ask siblings to stay with mom or dad
for a couple hours one afternoon a week so you can run errands worry free. Or, bring your
loved one to a local adult day center so you can do something fun or relaxing. The article
also says, ’Put yourself in a “time out” by taking a nap, going to the gym, taking a walk, or
meditating. These are all practical ways to reduce stress.’ As a caregiver, it is important to
take care of yourself so you can take care of your loved one. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Lindsey Schmidt Caregiver Coach
St. Stephen/Brockway
Helping Hands Outreach Page 7
St Stephen
Community
Luncheon
Third Tuesday 1:00
pm.
At the St. Stephen Church Hall
September 20th
October 18th
Upcoming Events
Afternoon Cards Playing 500:
Mondays 1:00– 3:30 at the City Hall
Exercise Class: Wednesdays 1:00—
2:00 at the Church Hall
Tai Ji Classes now in session
Luncheon: Third Tuesday of the
Month 1:00 at the Church Hall
Need assistance: call Karen
Interested in Volunteering: call
Karen
St. Stephen Contacts:
Karen Skaj: Site Coordinator
320-252-5772
Helping Hands Outreach • 101 Plymouth St • PO Box 293 • Holdingford MN 56340
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
An educational program/support group, de-signed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself.
BRING BALANCE TO YOUR LIFE
You will learn to:
♦ Reduce stress
♦ Improve self-confidence
♦ Better communicate your feelings
♦ Balance your life
♦ Increase your ability to make tough decisions
♦ Locate helpful resources
♦ Help other caregivers cope too Classes consist of six, 2.5 hour sessions held weekly
Dates: Thursday October 13th – Thursday November 17th
Time: 5.30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Helping Hands Community Center in Holdingford
To Register Contact: Denise Leahy 320-333-6442 or the Holdingford office 320-746-9960
$30.00 registration fee which covers the cost of the book.
*Respite available on an individual basis
This program is supported in part under con-tract with the Central MN Council on Aging as part of the Older American’s Act and a Live Well at Home grant from the Minnesota De-partment of Human Services.
Health Fair & Lunch in Holdingford October 5th
Take our free bus from St. Stephen and
enjoy our Health Fair and polka music.
The bus will leave the St. Stephen
Church parking lot at 1:45 and return
after lunch around 4:15.
More information about the day found
on page 3.
Call Karen or Holdingford Office
320-746-9960 to reserve your spot.
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
Paid Permit No. 884 Waite Park, MN
Helping Hands Outreach PO Box 293 Holdingford, MN 56340-0293
ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED
Helping Hands Outreach
“Our mission is to help create
a healthy community where
older adults and adults with
disabilities want to live and be a vital part of the community.”
Scenes from Holdingford Daze
The Riverbend
Dutchmen
entertained
the afternoon
crowd. A VIP
tent created a
comfortable
location to enjoy
the music.
Both were
sponsored by Helping
Hands through a
grant from the Cen-tral Minnesota Arts
Board and a legisla-
tive appropriation
from the Arts and
Cultural Heritage
Fund.
Thanks to
many vol-
unteer
bakers we
sold more
than 150
coffee
cakes and
cookies.
This is a
tasty fund-
raiser!
City Mother and Father
Joe and Jo Anne Chris-
tensen enjoy a royal
ride in the parade in a
car provided by Idella
Schneider.
Thanks to all who
helped make Hold-
ingford Daze a won-
derful success for our
community.